Biosphere - Precis Maps
A précis map represents the locations of different categories of information, for example vegetation type.
An example of a précis map:
You can see that it is focusing only on one feature (vegetation type)
You could be asked questions like:
· What is the vegetation type to the west of the river? (grasslands)
· Why do you think the tropical rainforest is located where it is? (it’s close to the river – access to water)
An example of a précis map:
You can see that it is focusing only on one feature (vegetation type)
You could be asked questions like:
· What is the vegetation type to the west of the river? (grasslands)
· Why do you think the tropical rainforest is located where it is? (it’s close to the river – access to water)
Task: Examine a topographic map of an area you have studied. Create a précis map showing the major vegetation types in the area.
You will need:
· Blank paper
· A topographic map which includes vegetation
· A ruler
· Coloured pencils
You will need:
· Blank paper
· A topographic map which includes vegetation
· A ruler
· Coloured pencils
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